How much does a teaching assistant make in Alexandria?
$20,730a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in the Alexandria, LA metro area. That is $9.97 an hour or $1,728 a month.
- Hourly
- $9.97
- Vs. national median
- -44%
- Rank among cities
- 391 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $18,850Median: $20,730Highest 10%: $29,010
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $18,850 | $9.06 | |
| 25th | $20,630 | $9.92 | |
| Median | $20,730 | $9.97 | |
| 75th | $20,730 | $9.97 | |
| 90th | $29,010 | $13.95 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants.
| Lake Charles, LA | $31,610 |
| Shreveport, LA | $30,500 |
| New Orleans, LA | $28,560 |
| Slidell, LA | $28,330 |
| Monroe, LA | $28,210 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $26,880 |
| Houma, LA | $23,630 |
| Lafayette, LA | $22,000 |
| Hammond, LA | $20,930 |
Related jobs in Alexandria
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Special Education Teacher | $58,080 |
| Special Education Teacher | $57,940 |
| Teacher and Instructor | $56,560 |
| Librarian and Media Collections Specialist | $49,860 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $48,740 |
| Special Education Teacher | $48,710 |
| Educational Instruction and Library Worker | $48,540 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $47,950 |
| Middle School Teacher | $47,280 |
| Preschool Teacher | $36,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Alexandria?
The median hourly pay in the Alexandria, LA metro area is $9.97 ($20,730 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Alexandria than the national average?
No: $20,730 against $36,780 nationally, 44% less.
How does Alexandria compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $27,400, so Alexandria pays 24% less.
Where does Alexandria rank for teaching assistant pay?
391 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a teaching assistant make starting out in Alexandria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $18,850 or less a year; the top 10% make $29,010 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.